Tashaun Gipson Sr.

BIOGRAPHY

Tashaun Gipson was born on August 7th, 1990, in San Bernardino, California. He currently plays free safety in the National Football League.

Prior to his college career, Gipson was a three-sport star at Kimball High School in Dallas, playing football. He had an outstanding career and especially an exceptional senior year on the gridiron. He was named the Most Valuable Player of the 4A District 14 Dallas City League and also earned First Team All-District honors both as a cornerback and as a returner. On defense, Gipson made 35 tackles, broke up nine passes and recovered two fumbles. On offense and special teams, he accumulated more than 1,400 all-purpose yards and scored 14 touchdowns while serving as an offensive team captain. During his career, he played quarterback, wide receiver, free safety, and also returned punts and kicks. He was recruited by Baylor, Louisville, Fresno State, and Idaho

During his college career, Gipson's season year in 2011 proved to be his best statistically with 95 total tackles (73 solos 22 assists) with 0.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and three interceptions. During his senior season, Tashaun started the season by playing at the cornerback position, but for the final eight games of the season, he played at the safety position. Gipson had three interceptions as a junior in 2010, and 3 interceptions as a sophomore in 2009. As a freshman, Tashaun did not have any interceptions, however, along with his brother, Marcell, the Gipson brothers both tied for the team lead in passes defended with ten each. Gipson started every game of his collegiate career at Wyoming.

On April 29, 2012, the Cleveland Browns signed Gipson to a three-year contract. He made his professional regular-season debut in the Cleveland Browns' season-opener against the Philadelphia Eagles and made his first career tackle on Brandon Boykin during a 29-yard kickoff return in the first quarter of their 17–16 loss. He finished his rookie season with 33 combined tackles (26 solos), a pass deflection, and an interception in ten games and three starts.

Gipson finished the 2014 season with 52 combined tackles (28 solos), eight pass deflections, a touchdown, and a career-high six interceptions in 11 games and 11 starts. Gipson was ranked 67th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015, as voted on by NFL players. Gipson finished the 2015 season with 60 combined tackles (42 solos), two pass deflections, and two interceptions in 13 games and 13 starts.

On March 10, 2016, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Gipson to a five-year contract. Gipson finished his first season with the Jaguars with 41 combined tackles (34 solos), two pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts. In 2017, Pro Football Focus gave Gipson an overall grade of 81.4, ranking him 30th among all qualified safeties in 2017. On March 8, 2019, Gipson was released by the Jaguars.

On March 12, 2019, Gipson signed a three-year contract with the Houston Texans. On March 13, 2023, Gipson re-signed with the San Francisco 49ers.